[attrib.](of a plant) having or developing buds (植物)有芽的,萌芽的 a budding chrysanthemum. 正在萌芽的菊花。 ■(of a part of the body) becoming larger as part of the process of normal growth (身体某部位)正在发育的 ■(of a person) beginning and showing signs of promise in a particular career or field (人)崭露头角的;初露头角的 budding young actors. 年轻的新秀演员。 ■just beginning and showing promising signs of continuing 发展中的 their budding relationship. 他们之间正在发展的友谊。